I've long believed that U.S. gasoline taxes should be several dollars /
gallon.  This would come closer to covering the government subsidies on
automobiles.  It would also discourage driving, always a good thing.

The following page is a great analysis of what car driving REALLY costs:
     http://www.flora.ottawa.on.ca/afo/fullcostscar-I.html

Ron
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